Assigment 2
Research Paper
PADM 620
Assignment 2: Statesmanship and Ethics Instructions w3
Read all instructions and the grading rubric carefully before beginning your research paper. You are responsible for reading and understood these documents.
For this assignment you will write a 5–7-page research paper focusing on the role of statesmanship and ethics in public administration. Specifically, you must explain 1) the role statesmanship should play in modern public administration; 2) how the issue of ethics is approached in public administration.
This is a graduate-level research assignment designed to test your ability to conduct effective research, gain a nuanced understanding of complex concepts, synthesize the ideas reflected in your research with those reflected in your textbook readings, and to evaluate and apply these ideas to an issue of political economics.
As with all graduate-level assignments, you are expected to comport yourself with the highest writing, research, and ethical standards. To do well on this assignment, you must conduct high-quality research and offer a rich, well-supported analysis; mere opinion or conjecture will not suffice.
You must avoid careless or simple grammatical errors such as misspellings, incomplete sentences, comma splices, faulty noun/verb agreement, etc. Such errors will result in substantial point deductions.
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and may result in failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or removal from the program. It is your responsibility to ensure that you fully understand what constitutes the various forms of plagiarism and to avoid all forms of plagiarism.
This research paper must be 5–7 pages (not including title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must be in current APA format with 1-inch margins, 12-pt Times New Roman font, and must include a title page and reference page. You must include citations to at least 4–7 appropriate sources (in addition to the course textbooks, assigned readings.
PADM 620
Assignment 2: Statesmanship and Ethics Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not Present |
Points Earned |
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Analysis of Material |
32 to 35 points All elements of the assigned topic are clearly and completely addressed in light of 5–7-page requirement. Analyses flow in a logical and effective manner, address all elements of the assignment thoroughly, and reach the nuances of the issues raised. Complex issues are navigated with precision, clarity, and detail. |
29 to 31 points Major elements of the assigned topic are discussed in a meaningful way, but the paper would benefit from additional clarity, depth, or detail. Analyses are generally well constructed and complex issues are recognized. |
1 to 28 points Some elements of the assigned topic are mentioned, but the discussion is incomplete, unclear, superficial, or otherwise does not meet expectations. Analyses are general and lacking in depth. Complex issues and nuances are overlooked. |
0 points Assigned elements are not discussed. |
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Organization |
32 to 35 points
The paper is focused and well organized. The paper has a clear thesis, and a clear and substantive introduction and conclusion. The paper effectively uses headings and subheadings, as appropriate, to focus and deepen analyses. |
29 to 31 points
The paper is reasonably well organized and follows a logical path from idea to idea and section to section. The paper includes an adequate introduction and conclusion. |
1 to 28 points
The paper is in need of additional organization and clarity. Ideas and/or sections of the paper either do not flow logically, or are in need of fundamental improvement. The paper is lacking an adequate introduction and/or conclusion. |
0 points
The paper lacks an introduction, conclusion, and meaningful organization. |
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Evaluation, Synthesis, and Adequate Use of Sources |
32 to 35 points
Sources, concepts and ideas are evaluated critically and synthesized in a manner that moves beyond restatement and makes a valuable contribution to the assigned topic. |
29 to 31 points
Sources are used correctly and support the paper’s analyses and conclusions. Concepts and ideas are understood and linked in a reasonable way that supports the paper’s conclusions. Paper reflects a good familiarity with the major ideas, but would benefit from greater critical evaluation and synthesis. |
1 to 28 points
Some sources are used, but are not critically evaluated and/or are not used in an effective manner. Paper would benefit from a more substantive use of sources, more appropriate reliance on sources, and/or better skill in evaluating, synthesizing, or applying ideas, concepts, or sources. |
0 points
Sources are not used; ideas and concepts from sources are not evaluated or synthesized. |
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Structure |
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Mechanics |
14 to 15 points No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Writing is precise and word choice is appropriate. |
12 to 13 points Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Writing style is sufficient and word choice is adequate. |
1 to 11 points Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good. |
0 points
Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Writing style is difficult to understand and word choice is poor. |
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Current APA Format Elements |
14 to 15 points
Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, bibliography, etc. are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. |
12 to 13 points Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page, bibliography, etc. are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. |
1 to 11 points
Citations and format are in current APA style, though several errors are present. Cover page, bibliography, etc., are included, though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or font are incorrect. |
0 points
Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, bibliography, etc. are not included or formatted incorrectly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect. |
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Research Elements |
14 to 15 points
At least 4–7 high quality primary and secondary sources are utilized in a mature and effective manner. Research effectively incorporates multiple nuanced viewpoints of complex issues. Adequate number of sources (per assignment instructions) are used. A complete and accurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are correctly and effectively supported by research. |
12 to 13 points
Primary and secondary sources of acceptable and appropriate nature and quality are utilized. Research reflects multiple viewpoints of complex issues. Adequate number of sources (Per assignment instructions) are used. A complete and accurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are acceptably supported by research. |
1 to 11 points
Fewer than the 4 sources of acceptable and appropriate nature and quality are utilized. Research does not reflect multiple viewpoints of complex issues. An incomplete or inaccurate bibliography is provided. Arguments are tangentially supported with research. Arguments incorporate research but often include or rely upon personal opinion without appropriate support. Sources are used inappropriately at times. |
0 points
Appropriate sources are not used, or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments are not supported by research. Opposing viewpoints are dismissed or ignored. Bibliography is incomplete or missing. |
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Total |
/150 |
Instructor’s Comments:
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